Ok so im torn between both the 6'6 and 7'0 veritas casting rod in a medium action. Ive always had a 6'6 and don't know if I should go with th 7'0. I put the triggers together on both and the tip of the 7'0 doesn't seem more than a few inches longer but the handle is longer than the 6'6. I need an all purpose rod and I mostly fish weightless senkos, top water, and some jigs. I do a lot of shore fishing in KY so its pretty overgrown but also have a small boat so not sure if length really matters. 

 

Also I hear medium heavy is a good all around action but I've read the veritas is on the heavier side so I was thinking the medium would be a good choice, the 7'0 feels a little less stiff in the tip than the 6'0 any insight would be appreciated!

Really just has to do with preference in your situation. I like 7ft but wouldn't be much different if I was missing 4 inches.

59 minutes ago, riverbasser said:

but wouldn't be much different if I was missing 4 inches.

Ummmm.... Hmmmm.... 

59 minutes ago, riverbasser said:

 

2 hours ago, riverbasser said:

Really just has to do with preference in your situation. I like 7ft but wouldn't be much different if I was missing 4 inches.

 

Or 6.

Guess I walked into that one

Depends what you are fishing from. From shore i like 6'6 from boat 7ft

I have the 6'6" Medium and really like it. I prefer this length because I fish from a kayak or shore. Works better for me because we have a ton of trees around the banks. Light weight and easy to fish all day. I pretty much always have a 1/4oz jig with trailer tied onto this rod. The Veritas does run a little heavier in power. I would say it's between a M and MH. They are on sale for $80 at most stores. They must be coming out with a new one. Good luck!

Split the diff with their 6'9" model.  I have the 6'6"M version.  It can handle weights to about 1/2 imo.  I still wouldn't throw a 1/2oz jig on it though.  

i ended up with the 6'6 maybe some day ill have a 7'0.

 

Good choice , go 6'8 next time then try 7 I like 6'8 for bank fishing. Anyhow 6'6 is perfect for the bank.